DIRECTOR, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION

DIRECTOR, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION

Spokane Public Schools - 3.6 Spokane, WA Job Details $138,571 - $165,461 a year 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Dependent care reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Faculty collaboration Master's degree School legal knowledge Supervising experience Team management Decision making Conflict management Computer skills Special Education Certification Full Job Description Description This is a posting for a Director of Secondary Special Education for the 2026-27 school year. For consideration, please apply by Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 5:00PM Start Date 07/01/2026

SALARY:

$138,571 - $165,461 . Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar position. Promotion or transfer placements will be determined by percentage of increase and consideration of appropriate experience credit. As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. This position provides leadership and support of the implementation of the instructional programs and related services for all students with disabilities at the secondary level. Successful candidates will be part of an educational system focused on developing the skills and talents of all students through rigorous learning experiences, supportive relationships, and relevant real-life applications. This position will report directly to the Executive Director of Student Support & Special Education. Responsibilities Demonstrate effective, culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive leadership in directing and supporting the secondary special education program. Participate in and lead quality improvement initiatives and periodic program evaluations. Implement recommendations for program improvement and increased student achievement. Monitor the management of special education programs with respect to attainment of all compliance features and due process guidelines established within

P.L. 105-457.

Implement and maintain compliance features related to appropriate comprehensive evaluation of students, established individual educational plans, and due process procedures. Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of special education procedures as outlined by the program council in compliance with P.L. 105-457 and the current WAC rules and regulations as issued by the State Department of Special Education. Lead and coordinate enrollment projections and staffing allocation discussions in partnership with Human Resources in order to prepare and process all program transfers and hiring to meet deadlines prescribed in Collective Bargaining Agreements. Supervise the collection and documentation of enrollment for students receiving special education services and the facilitation of this information to the P-223H forms. Establish effective working relationships with secondary school/building leadership. Collaborate on staffing allocations and staffing decisions to support building and student needs. Design and implement professional development for certificated and classified staff. Work closely with the transportation department in scheduling busing arrangements for students receiving special transportation. Manage fiscal responsibility for assignment including allocations, encumbrances, and expenditures in a fiscally prudent manner. Prepare and manage budget and grant applications in coordination with other district personnel. Develop and maintain effective school/community relationships, interpret program to the community, and enlist the participation of the community in school life. Supervise and evaluate certificated and classified personnel, as appropriate. Collaborate with the Executive Director to supervise assigned special education coordinators and related site councils to work cooperatively with administration, staff, students, and parents to develop a consistent and effective service delivery model throughout the district. Identify the professional development needs of those certificated and classified personnel within the assigned responsibilities and facilitate the implementation of professional growth. Appropriately identify and provide early intervention to students needing special education services. Coordinate and utilize community resources and parent groups for the effective development of services to students with disabilities within the assigned areas. Collaborate with all agencies as needed for the implementation of services to students with disabilities and their families. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer and Executive Director of Student Support & Special Education. Qualifications Possess or qualify for a valid ESA, teaching certificate and/or program administrative credential endorsed in the state of Washington. Administrative endorsement and master's degree required. Minimum of five years of successful professional experience in the field of special education or closely related assignment. Demonstrated working understanding of the essential components within

P.L.-105.457

as they apply to the WAC rules and regulations. Demonstrated commitment to providing effective transition services to allow for a successful experience in mainstream classroom for special education students. Possess a strong background in curriculum and instruction including an understanding of the instructional process and a variety of instructional techniques and a commitment to the improvement of instructional programs. Demonstrated skill in staff leadership and supervision, including the ability to evaluate classroom instruction and to work effectively with teachers to improve instruction. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with others including perceiving the needs, concerns, and personal problems of others; successfully dealing with people and emotional issues; resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing activities to assist others in meeting organizational goals. Exhibit a sense of vision and be able to project that vision in a variety of situations. Demonstrated understanding of the change process and its relationship to current trends in public education. Demonstrated strong commitment to the principles of trust, teamwork, accessibility, problem solving and collaboration. Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, schedule, and use resources; reach logical conclusions and make high quality decisions using appropriate decision-making processes; and take action and accept the responsibility for actions and consequences. Demonstrated ability to use computer technologies to enhance instruction and management of administrative functions. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, using language that is appropriate to the person or group. Exhibit multicultural and ethnic understanding and sensitivity. Understand and be able to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the school community. Demonstrated ability to effectively represent the school, interact successfully with community groups, and to develop school/community relations, business partnerships, and other public service activities. Additional Information Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated.

Benefits Highlights:

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position). Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA). Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program. School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension. Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI. See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator:

Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344 Section 504

Coordinator:

Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284 Other district contacts:

ADA Officer:

Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993

Affirmative Action Officer:

Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344

Equal Opportunity Officer:

Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/

Student Civil Rights Officer:

Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Address:

200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282